VP of EHS

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact‑based decision‑making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics.

As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

The Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) provides strategic and operational leadership for all environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs across KIK Consumer Products’ North American manufacturing and distribution network.

This executive leader will execute a forward‑thinking, risk‑based EHS strategy that protects employees, the community, and the environment while enabling operational excellence and business performance. The role requires a leader with a robust regulatory knowledge of process safety management (PSM), expertise in chemical or high‑hazard manufacturing environments—including oxidizers, caustics, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), ammonia, vinegar and various chemical blending operations.

Operations & Strategy

• Lead enterprise‑wide EHS strategy focused on regulatory compliance, operational risk reduction, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Establish and maintain a robust Process Safety Management (PSM) framework—ensuring strong governance for covered processes such as aerosol propellant handling, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals.
• Drive the development and implementation of standardized process safety elements including process hazard analyses (PHA), management of change (MOC), pre‑startup safety reviews (PSSR), and mechanical integrity programs.
• Participate and provide scope of work or guidance for M&A’s including any environmental Phase 1 and Phase 2 assessments.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Program to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential catastrophic risks.
• Embed EHS and process safety principles into daily operations, capital project design, and new product development processes.
• Build a high‑performance system of leading and lagging indicators, EHS metrics, and data analytics to improve visibility, drive accountability, and inform decision‑making.
• Conduct structured monthly and quarterly reviews with plant leadership, Senior Operations, and Executive teams to assess performance, risks, and countermeasures.
• Partner with business leaders to establish measurable annual goals for safety performance, process safety improvement, and environmental compliance.
• Key member and subject matter expert (SME) within the Incident Command Structure.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, Clean Air Act, RCRA, TSCA, and DOT.
• Oversee environmental programs including air and water permitting, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention and control (SPCC).
• Lead internal and third‑party EHS audits, ensuring prompt corrective actions and long‑term risk mitigation.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s emergency preparedness and response programs for chemical releases, fires, and other high‑hazard scenarios.
• Ensure accurate internal and external reporting of EHS and environmental performance, including emissions, waste, and compliance metrics.
• Serve as company liaison to regulatory agencies, maintaining transparency, credibility, and trust.
• Collaboration with Risk Manager and plant leadership to address any findings during annual insurance audits.
• Engage and consult with KIK Legal as needed to provide support regarding EHS compliance, M&A and regulatory changes.

Culture & Leadership

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